Hilton J. LaSalle III. Ed.D. 

Professor of Psychology

I have worked in higher education for 25 years plus years in various administrative & instructional leadership roles.  Adjunct faculty at several colleges and universities: PSYC, CRIJ, & Research Project.

I have devoted much of my time bridging the gap between education and technology to enhance student learning.  Furthermore, I have developed training and certification curriculums for adjunct faculty professors in higher education. I have also served as an advisor for several student organizations, including a young college male initiative that encourages and supports male achievement in higher education. 

I also work with various young male leadership programs in the Houston and New Orleans area assisting young males in education, leadership development and career guidance counseling.   I am active with several community organizations. I am married with two children and  enjoy spending time with my family. I am a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Educational History

• Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership (Higher Education) Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

• Further Studies Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Research (12 hours), Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

• M.A., Mental Health Counseling, Southern University A. & M. College, Baton Rouge, LA

• B.S., Electronic Engineering Technology, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Professional Experience

Current - Professor of Psychology, Lone Star College, Houston, TX 

Department Chair - PSYC / SOCI / CRJI Coordinator Lead - EDUC / SOCI/ PSYC/ CRIJ

Counselor/ Associate Professor, Lone Star College, Houston, TX

Program Director, Lone Star College Online, Houston, TX

Distance Education Administrator, Southern University A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA

Professional Licenses/ Certificates &Training

Lone Star College, Adjunct Certification Program, Facilitator

Lone Star College, Online Teaching Certification, Facilitator

Lone Star College System Fellow: The Academy Class of 2009

Lone Star College System Foundation Mini Grant Co-Author: Virtual Student Resource Center – Second Life

Lone Star College System - Lone Star College Online Online Teaching Certification

Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Certification

Lone Star College System – Human Resource Performance Management Trainer Certification

Quality Matters Applying the QM Rubric

State of Louisiana, Licensed Professional Counselors – Board of Examiners Counselor Intern CI 3327

Professional Publications, Presentations & Book Chapters

• Jackson, H., LaSalle, H. J., & Bustamante, R., (2013). Hidden curriculum in SAT entrance exam: Leadership implications for building the social and cultural capital of first-generation college students. S. Harris & S. Edmonson, (Eds.), Critical social justice issues for school practitioners (pp. 232 – 243). Ypsilanti, Michigan: NCPEA Publications

• LaSalle, H. J., (2012, February). Exploring first-generation college students on-campus relationships - Southwestern Educational Research Association annual conference in New Orleans, L.A.

• LaSalle, H. J., Joyner, S. A., & Slate, J. R., (2012, February). On-campus relationships of first-generation college students and non-first-generation college students: A comparison. Southwestern Educational Research Association annual conference in New Orleans, L.A.

• Jackson, H. & LaSalle, H. J., (2012, February); Hidden curriculum in SAT Entrance Exam: Social and Cultural capital value - Southwestern Educational Research Association annual conference in New Orleans, L.A.

• LaSalle, H., Washington, S., & Moss, S. (2010). A Blueprint for Success through Discovering and Building Essential Resources for Under-Resourced African American Males. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE), Corpus Christi, TX.

Professional Committees & Workshops

Lone Star College – North Harris Foundation of Excellent / Transfer Co-Chair: Transition Dimension

Lone Star College – North Harris QEP/ Best Start Committee Member

Higher Education Disability Network – Gulf Coast Region, Chairman

Lone Star College – North Harris Brother for Brother Student Organization, Faculty Advisor

Lone Star College System Disability Service Council, Member

Lone Star College – North Harris Black Male Summit, Committee Member

Lone Star College System Disability Services Committee Member: Expanding Horizons Conference

Lone Star College – North Harris Foundation of Excellent / Co-Chair: Learning Dimension

Lone Star College System – Conference Day, Co- Presenter: Understand Poverty at Community College Students

League for Innovation Conference, Co -Presenter: “Engaging Instructors to Engage Students: Adjunct Instructor Certification Program” - Denver, CO.

The Instructional Technology Council Conference Co -Presenter: “Preparing Faculty to Teach Online” - St Petersburg, FL.

Scholarships and Awards

Sam Houston State University – Educational Leadership and Counseling Recipient: Jackson Scholar Recipient

Sam Houston State University – International Scholar Recipient

Sam Houston State University – Educational Leadership and Counseling Recipient: Jackie Merchant Memorial Leadership Award

Professional Affiliations

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

• Texas Southern University College of Sciences and Technology Alumni Association

Leonard Garrett, Ed.D. 

A Profile of

LEONARD N. GARRETT

Leonard Garrett has been involved in senior level management, administrative and policy work in higher education for the past twenty-five years.  He earned the Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg; a master’s degree in counseling from New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico; and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Health Education from New Mexico Highlands University.  During 1995-1996, Dr. Garrett further enhanced his leadership potential with an interim at the League of Innovation Executive Leadership Institute and as a student intern with the American Council on Education ACE) Fellows Program at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro, Tennessee.  He also received special training in strategic planning, team building, fund raising, planning and budgeting, outcomes assessment, academic quality control, enrollment management, information and decision supported systems, international education, economic and community development, workforce development, academic articulation, collaboration and partnership development.

         Dr. Garrett has served as a public-school teacher and administrator.  He has taught at the college and university levels and participated in a wide array of funding and grantsmanship activities.  He has worked to enhance his ability as a leader, mentor, communicator, listener, and manager by seeking additional training as an ACE Fellow and through professional support from local and regional organizations.

         Dr. Garrett served as Dean of Administrative/Student Services and Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge Louisiana; Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Dean for Student Life, in addition to Director for Developmental Education/Trio Programs at Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond Louisiana.  Prior to Dr. Garrett’s leadership ability as an educator, he was involved with a team of professional athletes in the National Football League for more than six years.  Dr. Garrett has earned a good reputation as an administrative leader and student advocate in higher education.       

When he was appointed as the Chief Student Affairs Officer at Southeastern Louisiana University, he encountered several challenges.  There was a major concern with facilities and students program participation.  The student population of 13,500 at Southeastern did not participate actively in student support programs.  During Dr. Garrett’s administration, he increased student programming and services.  He initiated programs that met the needs of students and their organizations.  In addition, he implemented a retention program for students on suspension/probation and a $10 million dollar student union Capital Outlay Project. 

However, one of Dr. Garrett’s greatest challenges was the development and design of the physical facilities for Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  There he assumed the leadership role in the daily design and management of the campus’ construction.  Through partnerships with staff and regional university personnel, he was able to collaborate with curriculum development, program design and articulation matrix.  As a team leader in the development of the College, Dr. Garrett initiated budget requests, served as site manager, articulated with the governing board regarding the growth and development of the College.

         As a result of an integrated effort, BRCC was able to recruit and market programs that impacted students throughout the metro region.  The college opened with a record enrollment of 1900 students, whereas the state had projected an enrollment of 700.  In Dr. Garrett’s capacity as Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, he directly took the lead in designing the College Master Plan, Communication Plan, Facility Management, Foundation, Student Development and the design of policies and procedures for the College.  As a result of Dr. Garrett’s leadership, BRCC was able to open with seven-degree programs, a good recruitment and marketing program that resulted in an increase in student enrollment and community programming.  At Baton Rouge Community College, Dr. Garrett’s leadership was a challenge to the common campus environment.  He transformed traditional leadership into a team approach to achieve common goals.

         Professional and civic organizations have presented Dr. Garrett with numerous honors, awards, and citations for the development of student services and achievement.  Dr. Garrett is an active member with American Council of Fellows Programs, National Football League Players Association, Louisiana Association of Student Personnel Administrators, and Work Force Development Advisory Board.

         Leonard Garrett is a student advocate, administrator, communicator, manager, team player, coach, collaborator, and most of all a person who enjoys working with people.  The dynamics of this world encourage all of us to reach one, teach one, and help one.  We must learn to work together for the educational process to impact the students.  There is no doubt that education is important, and we must collectively design programs, services, and activities that (1) support the learning needs of students; (2) support community-based programming; (3) collaborate with business and industry; and (4) support the teaching and learning needs of the institution.

Professional Summary

Result -focused leader eager to offer broad scope of public- private-sector experience, as well as dynamic community service background, toward driving the need for teaching and learning. Relationship-driven administrator on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments.  Excellent team building experiences with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving campus related issues.

Possess a talent for improving upon and implementing high-level education policy. Expert team builder- instructor and motivator. Experienced campus leader who leads quality staff recruitment that encourages inclusion, low turnover, and campus loyalty.

Professional Experience

Vice President for Student Services & Enrollment Management

Mountain View College - Dallas County Community College                     2007 - 2021                                       

• Excel at analyzing organizational needs, identifying enrollment management opportunities.   Integral leader who offers proven experience in large scale operational optimization, including conceptualizing, creating, and implementing- forward thinking projects, programs, and processes to achieve continued key growth.

• Oversee production and updates with the following agencies daily – responsibilities; Enrollment, Financial aid, Career Services, Academic advising, Veteran Affairs, International Services, Student Life, and Athletics, Community Outreach, Male Mentoring, Fitness Center, Health Center, Freshman Leadership, Disability Services, Student Code of Conduct, Student Union and Title IX compliance.

• Daily management role included supervision of 150 full-time and part-time staff members, including annual performance evaluation impacting a budget of $2.5 million.

• Daily supervise two -full time campus Deans, and Director of Athletic.

Vice Chancellor-Provost

Louisiana Technical College - Greater Central Louisiana District VI                 2003 - 2007  

Strategically steered six campuses in the Central Louisiana Community and Technical colleges region. Managing six direct reports; developing targeted policies and procedures and handling a budget of $3 million.   Applied strong leadership talents toward conducting forward thinking industry research, financial analysis, and strategic planning for each regional campus.   Directed short- and long-term goals for campus success impacting strategic enrollment initiatives.  

Successfully manage growth and development for 2,500 students annually.   While working with a total staff of 110 members.  Built a community outreach program designed to change lives while impacting industry growth and development.

Dean of Frazier Campus and Evening and Weekend College

Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana                            2000 – 2003

•  Directed short-/ long-term strategic planning and annual budgeting for the satellite campus.

• Led due diligence process and integration of collaboration with community leaders. 

• Managed schedules for 75 part-time faculty and coordinated assessment for dual enrollment impacting 500 students, while  I supervised academic advisors/counselors.

Dean of Student Services

Baton Rouge Community College - Baton Rouge, Louisiana                         1999 - 2000    

• Responsible for facilitating leadership in the development and design of programs and services impacting students.

• Managed Student Services college budget - $1.5 million. Implemented web registration. Managed and supervised all student services staff members including admissions, registration, student records, counseling financial aid, recruiting, career and employer services, disability services, health and wellness programs, international veteran affairs and multicultural program.

Dean of Administrative and Student Services and Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Baton Rouge Community College - Baton Rouge, Louisiana                           1996 - 1999 

• Integral leader in the development and design of Baton Rouge Community College.

• Successfully worked with the Chancellor to hire additional staff. Incorporated policies and procedures for academic, student services and facilities that would adhere to  Louisiana State University and Southern Universities mandate to  build a comprehensive community college in the Baton Rouge area.

Dean of Student Affairs

Southeastern Louisiana, Hammond, Louisiana                                            1990 - 1996 

• Responsible for the management and supervision of Student Services Programs.  Supervised over 75 full-time staff members and conducted staff’s annual assessment performance evaluation.

• Managed $10.5 million budget.

• Served as community liaison; directed international student program, and SGA advisor.

• Served on President’s Cabinet.

•  Directed writing initiatives for the funding of several   Trio grants and other state funded multi culture grants that impacted the local community.

• Successfully implemented Southeastern University Suspension and Probation Program.

Assistant Dean for Student Life
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana                         1985 - 1995 

Director of Developmental Education and Trio Programs                 

Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana                 1980 - 1985             

Coach and Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Baton Rouge, Louisiana         1977 - 1980            

National Football, Washington DC                                                               1971 - 1976       

Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers

Faculty Experience

Louisiana State University - Adjunct faculty

Southeastern Louisiana University - Adjunct faculty

Baton Rouge Community College - Adjunct faculty

Education

• Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi, Higher Education Administration

• M.Ed., New Mexico Highlands University, Guidance Counseling

• B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, Secondary Education/Political Science

Special Training

• American Council on Education Fellows Program

• Higher Education Curriculum and Academic Administration

• Outcome Assessment

• Community College Management and Leadership training

• Environmental and Institutional Scanning

• League of Innovation Executive Leadership Institute

Workshop and Conference Presentations

• Southwest Student Personnel Association (Spring 1999), “Agenda for A New Century.”

• Community and Technical Colleges in Louisiana (Summer 1999), “Great Careers in Two Years.”

• Conference of Louisiana Colleges and Universities (Spring 1999), “Institutional Effectiveness and Planning.”

• Louisiana Community and Technical College Conference (Fall 1999), “The Role of Community Colleges in Louisiana.”

• Louisiana Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (Fall 1999), “Trends and Issues in Student Affairs.”

• Southwest Student Personnel Association (Spring 2000), “Links Between Two-Year and Four-Year Colleges within a Transformation Environment.”

• Louisiana Association of Student Personnel Association (Spring 2005)

External Professional Activities

• La Capitol Federal Credit Union, Board Member since 1996

• National Board of Directors, National Order of Omega

• President, LA Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators

• President-Elect, Louisiana Veterans’ Affairs Association (LVAA), 1992

• State Director, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, 1990-1992

• Board Member, National Association for Veterans Program Administration, 1990-1992

• Rotary Club of Alexandria,2003-Present

• Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, 2003-Present

Jerica C. Nickerson, Ed.D. 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Passionate professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in K-12 and higher education instruction and leadership. Current dean of instruction serving instructional leaders, faculty, and students. Specializations in workforce and academic programs, focusing on Open Educational Resources, enhanced online presence and navigation, curriculum development, pedagogy, and instructional technologies. Proven ability to collaborate with senior system and college leadership to advocate for the needs of faculty, staff, and students. A disruptive innovator with successful contributions made toward student access, success, and completion. Experience serving on system and college accreditation committees. Trusts colleagues to perform to their highest expectations with creative and intellectual support. Prioritizes creating an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity for all employees, students, and communities we serve. Diversified skills in strategic planning, divisional budgeting, program and initiative management, leadership, positive employee morale, organizational culture, and consensus building.

EDUCATION 

Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education-Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

Master of Arts in Communication-Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Psychology-University of Houston, Houston, Texas 

LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Interim Vice President, Instruction

Lone Star College-CyFair –Cypress, Texas / June 2024-Present

Serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and is responsible for providing leadership to all areas of instruction, including Academic and Workforce programs and Continuing Education (CE). Tasked with fostering a collaborative environment that enhances student engagement and learning while promoting faculty excellence.

Reports to the President and serves on the President’s executive cabinet. Manages a nearly $43,000,000.00 budget. Leads and supports eight instructional deans, the academic affairs dean, and the library director.

Responsibilities:

·   Ensure compliance with the state governing agency (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) and the regional accreditor (SACSCOC) for the college.

·       Provide strategic leadership and vision for the college’s instructional programs and academic affairs.

·       Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic and workforce programs to ensure they meet educational standards and students' needs, including, but not limited to, faculty initiatives and professional development, course modalities, and institutional effectiveness.

·       Utilizes data to inform decisions and improve instructional programs and student outcomes.

·       Implements instructional strategies and programs to enhance student retention, success, and completion rates.

·       Addresses and resolves grievances and academic appeals from students, faculty, and deans/directors through collaboration and established appeals processes.

·       Cultivate and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community organizations, industry partners, and the System office.

·       Contributes to the campus strategic planning processes and the development and achievement of institutional goals.

·        Actively serves as an LSC representative on various committees, councils, and task forces.

Dean, Instruction

Lone Star College-Tomball & Creekside Center – Tomball/The Woodlands, Texas / August 2022-June 2024

Led the Business and Industry (workforce) division, including Accounting, Business Administration, CISCO Networking, Data Analytics, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Electrical Technology, and general academic courses. Developed and implemented faculty and staff professional growth plans and oversaw the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention of qualified faculty and staff.

Reported to the Vice President of Instruction and served on the Vice President’s cabinet. Managed a nearly $4,000,000.00 budget. Led and supported division faculty, staff, and a workforce advisor.

Areas of Full-time Responsibilities:

·   Ensured compliance with the state governing agency (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) and the regional accreditor (SACSCOC) for the college.

·   Created and managed course schedules based on student needs and enrollment trends.

·   Reviewed and evaluated workforce programs in Accounting, Business, CISCO Networking, Data Analytics, Electrical Technology, and the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.

·   Reviewed and evaluated core curriculum courses associated with the offered workforce programs.

·   Worked collaboratively with department chairs and lead faculty/program coordinators to recommend academic policies and procedures.

·   Hired, onboarded, supported, and observed full-time faculty at LSC-Tomball and LSC-Creekside Center.

·   Served on system and campus councils and committees, including, but not limited to, the Deans Council, Instructional Council, Workforce Council, Tomball’s Administrators Council, Areas of Study Committee, Executive Leadership Hiring Committees, Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Team, Chancellor’s Work from Home/Flexible Work Advisory Committee, and Annual Course Schedule Committee.

·   Served as dean facilitator for Data Analytics and Administrative Services system curriculum teams.

·   Facilitated various professional development sessions focusing on online and hybrid learning and delivery for faculty, including adjuncts.

·   Created online course format templates to streamline online delivery for easy student navigation.

·   Was responsible for the division’s Annual Cycle of Effectiveness (ACE) goals, data, and reports.

·   Reviewed and assessed student and faculty success and completion rates.

·   Received, reviewed, and investigated student complaints while collaborating with all involved parties.

Lone Star College-Tomball & Creekside Center Accomplishments:

·   Consistently increased enrollment by 28% or more in Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024.

·   Created Fall Fridays @ Creekside (Friday-only hybrid course schedules) and successfully offered evening and weekend hybrid courses at LSC-Creekside Center for the first time in campus history, increasing enrollment.

·   Designed and developed the Creekside Wolfpack Academy, an academic cohort program with a guaranteed course schedule, mentorship, scholarship, no textbook costs, and timely graduation.

·   Collaborated with External Affairs to expand the Human Services program to LSC-Creekside Center (effective Fall 2024).

·       Collaborated with External Affairs and the business curriculum team to modify the Business Administration-Marketing track to focus on Digital Media Marketing.

·   Engaged in conversation with the Office of Culture and Engagement about starting an American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) chapter at LSC; selected to serve as the President for the inaugural chapter.

·       Successfully hosted local adjunct job hiring fairs, resulting in a 24% hire increase to offer more courses.

·       Established social media presence for LSC-Creekside Center.

·       Successfully advocated for and received an additional faculty position to support a growing English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.

·       Advocated for and converted a part-time workforce advisor position into a full-time workforce advisor position.

·       Forged a partnership with Bryan Consulting to offer internships and job opportunities to Business Administration and Accounting students.

Department Chair

Lone Star College-Houston North – Houston, Texas / August 2019- July 2022

Led the department’s strategic planning process for Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Economics, Math, Physical Education, and Speech, with additional experience serving the English, Government, History, and Humanities departments. Served as mentor to colleagues and collaborated with the administration on issues affecting the college and students. Led adjunct faculty through curriculum development and advocated the department's needs to senior executives.

Reported to the Dean of Instruction and served on the Instructional Council. Led and supported over 50 adjuncts in multiple workforce and academic disciplines.

Lone Star College-Houston North Accomplishments:

·       Graduate and POD Group Winner of the Leadership Academy in Alignment with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Cohort #15

·       Helped increase Fall-to-Spring persistence rate by 3% over the previous year.

·       Contributed to the achievement of the following college success rates: FA20 (75.3%), SP21 (75.9%), SU21 (79.5%).

·       Designed, developed, and facilitated the Panther Strong Cohort faculty training.

·       Faculty Fellow for 2021-2022 and the mentoring program.

·       Faculty Excellence Award recipient for 2020-2021.

·       Created resources for adjunct faculty, including the Adjunct Resource Packet, online best practices informational sessions, and online learning modules.

·   Created, planned, and executed LSC-Houston North’s first and second Adjunct Job Fair in Fall 2019 and Fall 2021, and collaborated with the recruitment department. This resulted in over 250 combined attendees and approximately 35% new adjunct hires for all four locations (Fairbanks, Fallbrook, Greenspoint, and Victory).

·       Graduate of the Puente Texas Institute, 2018

Lead Faculty

Lone Star College -North Harris (Greenspoint & Victory Centers) – Houston, Texas / January 2019 –July 2019

Oversaw the following disciplines: Art, Business, Business Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Government, History, Humanities, and Speech, including full- time faculty and adjuncts for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2019.

Reported to the Dean of Instruction and led over 25 adjuncts in multiple disciplines.

Professor of Speech Communication

Lone Star College North Harris (Greenspoint & Victory Centers) & Houston North – Houston, Texas / January 2015 –July 2022

Speech Communication Seventy-Percent Faculty

Lone Star College-North Harris (Greenspoint & Victory Centers) – Houston, Texas / August 2014 –December 2014

Speech Communication Adjunct Instructor

Lone Star College- Kingwood & University Park – Houston, Texas / January 2014 –August 2014

General Teaching Responsibilities:

·       Ensured compliance with the state governing agency (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) and the regional accreditor (SACSCOC) for the college.

·       Submitted institutional effectiveness assessments for the speech department on Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Core artifacts and evaluated submissions.

·       Taught various courses within the field of communication through face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments using Brightspace Desire2Learn (D2L).

·   Developed course syllabi, course activities, and assessments.

·   Planned off-site learning activities for students.

·   Participated in various committees as a system and campus representative.

Notable Institutional Service:

Co-Chair, Core Curriculum Taskforce and Committee for 2021-2023 Academic Offerings

Lone Star College – Houston, Texas / October 2020 –July 2022

Facilitated intercampus communication to fulfill the following charges: 1) Ensure LSC Core supports students in Core and academic degree/program completion; 2) Learn about other college’s approaches to the Core structure to inform LSC decision-making; 3) Review LSC data and information on student experiences with current Core; 4) Propose revisions to the Core that extend beyond a single curriculum team’s typical purview for proposals; 5) Ensure all campuses and all disciplines have a voice and are included appropriately throughout the process.

Facilitator, Adjunct Certification Program

Lone Star College-Houston North – Houston, Texas / August 2020- Summer 2022

Led and facilitated assigned Adjunct Certification Program cohorts that supported and encouraged adjunct/cohort members while creating best practices and adapting new teaching and learning techniques that fostered a commitment to student success.

Faculty Senate Vice-President & Treasurer

Lone Star College-Houston North – Houston, Texas / August 2019- May 2021

Encouraged a learning environment of trust and mutual respect between faculty and college administration while promoting excellence in the classroom, college, and community. Provided support to the Faculty Senate President in executing the Faculty Senate Vision. Maintained currency with campus happenings that provided feedback to necessary stakeholders about the best courses of action.

Institutional Profile: Lone Star College (LSC) is a comprehensive multi-campus system serving more than 85,000 students in rural, suburban, and urban settings. Founded in 1973, LSC is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation. It offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, workforce certificates, and transfer credits. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College and is home to eight distinct campuses, multiple centers, and satellite locations.

Organizational Leadership and Applied Communication Adjunct Instructor

Abilene Christian University-Dallas (Online Campus) / Dallas, Texas / January 2022-current

Responsibilities:

·       Provide high-quality instruction using direction and support for students in the online classroom environment, using Canvas for the organizational leadership (graduate) and applied communication (undergraduate) programs.

·       Participate in online campus activities and facilitate webinars discussing my experience as an online student at Abilene Christian University and now as adjunct professor.

·   Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to ensure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/ industry and higher education.

·   Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods through online education.

·   Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and promptly inform them of their progress in the course.

·   Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.

Institutional Profile: Abilene Christian University (ACU) is one of the largest private institutions in the Southwest, offering robust online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 5,000 students. ACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College and is home to ten schools and colleges.

Speech Communication Adjunct Instructor

Houston Community College / Houston, Texas / August 2013-July 2023

Responsibilities:

·       Taught various courses within the field of communication through face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments using Canvas.

·       Participated in business, student, and/or community activities that fostered goodwill and promoted HCC's mission.

·       Reviewed, evaluated, and revised program curricula and practices to ensure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education requirements.

·   Continuously improved the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

·       Planned, developed, and used a variety of teaching methods and materials that assisted students in meeting course objectives for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

·       Evaluated students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and promptly inform them of their course progress.

·       Kept accurate student records and submitted related reports and forms within requested timelines.

Institutional Profile: Houston Community College (HCC) is a comprehensive multi-campus serving more than 90,000 students. Founded in 1971, HCC is a pillar in the Greater Houston area offering credit, non-credit, continuing education, and dual credit courses, as well as workforce programs. HCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College and is home to more than 20 campuses and centers.

English Language Arts / Reading Seventh-Grade Teacher

Houston Independent School District-Albert Thomas Middle School / Houston, Texas / August 2012 -August 2014

Responsibilities:

·       Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

·   Served as the Career Pathways Instructional Technology Specialist, to incorporate technology solutions that enhanced the learning experience.

·       Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for individual differences.

·   Prepared for classes assigned and showed written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

·       Employed a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

·       Strived to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

·       Assessed the students' accomplishments regularly and provided progress reports as required.

·       Maintained accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

·       Assisted the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

·       Developed reasonable rules for classroom behavior. Maintained order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

·   Established and maintained open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

Accomplishments:

·       Increased state standardized test scores by 15% within first year of teaching.

·       Designed and developed student-centered stations implemented by partnering middle schools.

·       Created a mentoring program for female students in partnership with The Mademoiselle Service & Social Club, Inc.

·       Secured a $17,000 grant to increase the use of technology in the classroom by purchasing iPads and laptop carts.

·       Teacher of the Year Award, 2014.

·       Principal’s Rising Star Award, 2013.

District Profile: Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the largest school district in Texas and the seventh-largest school district in the United States. Founded in 1924, HISD consists of 276 schools serving more than 195,000 students, of which 78.45% are economically disadvantaged.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ninth Grade Special Education Teacher Assistant

Ninth Grade College Preparatory Academy, Houston Independent School District / Houston, Texas/ August 2009 - June 2011

Responsibilities:

·   Assisted advising teachers with planning the course curriculum and daily activities to advance students’ academic abilities toward excellence.

·   Increased the program’s state academic rating from Acceptable to Recognized by achieving an overall increase in student test scores in various areas of study.

·   Monitored and reinforced students’ performance to facilitate behavior management by assisting with classroom management and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

·   Analyzed and scored data associated with testing of classroom objectives and various assignments completed by students to measure mastery and understanding.

·       Compiled and maintained detailed and accurate records associated with each student’s goals, objectives, competencies, eligibilities, progress, and parent conferences.

·       Assisted with the Accommodations and Modifications procedure using various techniques and

supports to help students work around limitations related to their disability.

·   Supported the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and documented students’ progress toward meeting annual goals.

·   Identified problem behavior, brainstormed positive strategies to reinforce appropriate student conduct, and developed a correction plan.

·   Attended ongoing staff development training to acquire up-to-date knowledge of standards and procedures set by the district to ensure compliance.

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

·   Lone Star College – President, American Association for Women in Community Colleges Inaugural Chapter, 2024

·   Lone Star College – Faculty Advisor, Latin American Student Organization (L.A.S.O.), 2021-2022

·       Lone Star College - Co-Chair, Core Curriculum Committee, 2021-2022

·       Lone Star College - Co-Chair, Core Curriculum Taskforce (Speech Representative) for 2021-2022, 2020-2021

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook Operations Taskforce, 2020-2021

·       Lone Star College - Student Success and Equity Sub-Committee, Online Synchronous Assessment, 2020-2021

·   Lone Star College -Chancellor’s Student Essay Contest Houston North Committee Chair, 2020- 2021

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Mentoring Committee, 2020-2022

·       Lone Star College -Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, 2020

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Adjunct Resource Day Committee, 2020-2022

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Scholarship Review Committee, 2020-2022

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Student Fee Advisory Committee, 2020-2022

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Distance Education Taskforce, 2019-2020

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Enrollment Management Committee, 2019-2022

·       Lone Star College -Chancellor’s Student Essay Contest Houston North Committee/Secondary Contact, 2019-2020

·       Lone Star College -Speech Curriculum and Associate of Arts (AA) Representative, 2019-2022

·       Lone Star College - Student Learner Outcomes Assessor (Houston North representative), 2019- 2022

·       Lone Star College - Core Representative in Oral Communication (Houston North representative), 2019-2021

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Strategic Planning, Budget, and Facilities Maintenance Committee Chair, 2019-2022

·       Lone Star College -Council for Online Education (Houston North Representative), 2019-2020

·       Lone Star College-Houston North Offerings and Schedules Steering Committee, 2018-2019

·       Lone Star College -African American Student Success Institute Mentor, 2018-2019

·       Lone Star College-North Harris Centers Collaboration Committee Member, 2015-2018

·   Lone Star College - 20|20 Cultural Beliefs Chancellor’s Taskforce Member (Greenspoint / Victory Centers Representative), 2015

·       Lone Star College -Higher Education Teaching Institute (HETI), 2015-2016

·       Lone Star College North Harris (Greenspoint / Victory Centers) - Communication Workshop Facilitator, 2015-2017

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

·       Leadership North Houston (LNH) Cohort XXIX and Co-Chair for Program of Choice Committee, September 2023-May 2024

·   Expanding Community College Apprenticeships hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Washington, D. C., May 2022

·   Cultivating Community-Driving Culture through Inclusion presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Lone Star College, March 2022

·       Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters? presented by Associate Dean Sheremetria Davis at Lone Star College Houston North, February 2022

·   Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education presented by Chanel Provost at Lone Star College Houston North, December 2021

·   Behavior Styles and Communication Barriers presented by Associate Dean Sheremetria Davis at Lone Star College Houston North, October 2021

·   National Annual Leadership Conference R.I.S.E.-Reach.Inform.Support.Empower hosted by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), October 2021

·   Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace presented by Associate Dean Sheremetria Davis at Lone Star College Houston North, September 2021

·   What Everyone Needs to Know About Professor Flexibility, Philosophy, and Student Completion hosted by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), June 2021

·       Engaging Learners Through Creative Assessments hosted by National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), May 2021

·       National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Annual Conference, April 2021

·       Integrating Self-Help Material into the Coursework to Maximize Student Engagement

presented by Professor Kisha Thomas at Lone Star College Houston North, April 2021

·   Strategies for Engaging Students in Online Synchronous Classes presented by Dr. Tarcia Hurbert at Lone Star College Houston North, April 2021

·   Equity in Policy: Male Retention, Moving from Data Inquiry to Policy hosted by The Puente Project at the Center for Educational Partnerships at the University of California- Berkeley, April 2021

·   Becoming Student Ready in the Era of Online Teaching & Learning: Adapting our Practice for Equity hosted by The Puente Project at the Center for Educational Partnerships at the University of California-Berkeley, April 2021

·   Equity is a Journey: Understanding Race, Identity & Bias as Culturally Relevant Responsive Educators hosted by The Puente Project at the Center for Educational Partnerships at the University of California-Berkeley, March 2021

·   Decolonizing our Curriculum: Essential Changes for Equitable Classrooms: Disrupt Your Syllabus hosted by The Puente Project at the Center for Educational Partnerships at the University of California-Berkeley, March 2021

·       Decolonizing our Curriculum: Essential Changes for Equitable Classrooms:

Transformational Pedagogy hosted by The Puente Project at the Center for Educational Partnerships at the University of California-Berkeley, March 2021

·   Communicating with Students of Color hosted by Signal Vine with special guests Dr. Ivy Taylor, Dr. Andrea Lynch, and Dr. Juan Alexander, February 2021

·       Connecting to the Cutting-Edge Economy hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education,

January 2021

·   The Leadership Academy in Alignment with The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Cohort #15 facilitated by Organizational Development at Lone Star College, December 2020-December 2021

·   A Framework for Understanding Poverty: Hidden Rules Among Social classes presented by Dr. Hilton LaSalle at Lone Star College Houston North, October 2020

·   Teaching Writing through Workshop Pedagogy presented by Professor Brandi Ford at Lone Star College Houston North, October 2020

·   Assessing and Applying Your Clifton Strengths presented by Lone Star College, September 2020

·   The Lone Star Way Workshop (Cultural Beliefs) presented by Lone Star College, September 2020

·       Students Interacting in Online Environments presented by Lone Star College, August 2020

·       Conquering Chaos presented by Lone Star College, August 2020

·   Core Curriculum Assessment presented by Lone Star College, August 2020

·       Performance Management Techniques hosted by Lone Star College, July 2020

·   Black Minds Matter hosted by Core Learning with special guests Dr. Gloria Ladson-Lillings, Dr. Ivory Toldson, and Gwen Carr (the mother of Eric Garner), July 2020

·   Lone Star College -Leadership Excellence & Administrative Development Institute (LEAD) Graduate, 2016-2017

PRESENTATIONS AND FEATURES

·   Empowering Minority Female Leaders in Higher Education through Cross-Race and Cross-Gender Mentorship presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, May 2022, hosted by the National Institute for Organizational and Staff Development (NISOD) International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 2022

·   Alumni Spotlight, Abilene Christian University-Online, March 2022 https://www.acu.edu/2022/03/28/student-spotlight-jerica-nickerson-abilene-christian-university- online/

·   Television Commercial Feature and Expanded Journey, Abilene Christian University- Online, February 2022, https://youtu.be/eVHsG1aQN_o; https://youtu.be/1dSyCy51Q1Y

·   Turning the Textbook Page: The Case for OER at Lone Star College presented by Osvaldo Caballero, Dr. Sarah Chapman, Amanda DeGeer, Dr. Alice Ferron-Gabriele, Mikha Mitchell, and Dr. Jerica Nickerson, December 2021, hosted by Organizational Development Department at Lone Star College

·   Debunking the Course Textbook and Redesigning Your Scheduled Assignments presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, August 2021, hosted by the Professional Development Department at Lone Star College Houston North

·   Cross-Race and Cross-Gender Mentorship presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, March 2021, hosted by The School of Communication at Texas Southern University for Communication Week!

·   Engaging and Assessing Students Online Series presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, March 2021, hosted by Faculty Development-Lone Star College

·   Interview Prepping-Cover Letter, Resume, and Interview Best Practices presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, March 2021, hosted by the Professional Development Department at Lone Star College Houston North

·   Write On! Techniques for Defending Your Dissertation/Candidacy presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, November 2020, hosted by Lone Star College -Council on Black American Affairs

·   Utilizing Cross-Race and Cross-Gender Mentorship to Advance Black Women in Higher Education presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, October 2020, Focus on Us 2020 Summit hosted by LSC-Council on Black American Affairs

·   Connecting with Students/Mentees presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, August 2020-present, Lone Star College-Houston North

·   Virtual Office Hours: Best Practices presented Dr. Jerica Nickerson, August 2020, Lone Star College-Houston North Faculty Return Week

·       Diversity in Higher Education Administration presented by Dr. Jerica Nickerson, July 2020,

Abilene Christian University-Executive Cabinet

·   Optimizing Mentoring Relationships Webinar presented by ACU (Abilene Christian University) iDea Lab with Dr. Brian Cole and Jerica Nickerson, February 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAJ5PI3E8bI

·       ACU (Abilene Christian University) Today, Winter/Spring 2017 feature, page 38

https://issuu.com/abilenechristian/docs/acu_today_winter_spring_2017/53

PANEL PRESENTATIONS

·        Empowering BIPOC Leaders of Tomorrow through Mentorship – Lone Star College- Online (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1342179472911714), February 2022

·   Black Women’s Utilization of Cross-Race and Cross-Gender Mentorship to Advance Their Career (Facilitator & Panelist) – Louisiana Communication Association Conference hosted by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, April 2021

·   You Graduated, Now What? - School of Communication: Communication Week! (Panelist) – Texas Southern University, March 2021

·   Graduate Study Conference (Panelist) – Lone Star College Tomball-Center for Organizational and Teaching Excellence, March 2021

·   W.C.W.: Women Captivating the World (Panelist) - Lone Star College Houston North Office of Student Life, March 2021

·   Abilene Christian University Ed.D. Alumni Mentoring Webinar (Panelist) – Abilene Christian University, January 2021

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

·       Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award Nominee – Lone Star College, 2021

·       Leadership Academy Graduate and POD Project Winner – Lone Star College, 2021

·   American Association for Women in Community Colleges Under 40 Class of 2021 – American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), 2021

·   National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award Recipient– Lone Star College -Houston North, 2021

·       Lone Star College Faculty Excellence Award Recipient – Lone Star College -Houston North,

2021

·       Distinction on Oral Dissertation Defense – Abilene Christian University, 2020

·   Leadership Excellence And Development (LEAD) Graduate – Lone Star College, 2017

·       Alpha Chi National College Honor Society – Abilene Christian University, 2017

·   District Teacher of the Year Nominee – Houston Independent School District, 2014

·       Teacher of the Year – Albert Thomas Middle School, 2013-2014

·      Principal’s Rising Star Award – Albert Thomas Middle School, 2012-2013

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·       The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce (WCC), 2022-present

·       Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 2021-present

·       Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA), 2021-2023

·       National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), 2020-present

·       Lone Star College Council on Black American Affairs (LSCCBAA), 2020-2022

·       American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), 2020-present

·       School of Communication Alumni Chapter – Texas Southern University, 2020-present

·       Doctoral Support Group (DSG) – Lone Star College, 2014-2015

·  

National Communication Association (NCA), 2011-2022

CERTIFICATION

English Language Arts and Reading Teacher, Grades 4-8, 2013-2024 (renewal option will be available), Texas State Board of Education Certification

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

·   Volunteer – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Alumni Association, February 2022-Present

·   Volunteer – National Women of Achievement (NWOA), Inc.-Northwest Chapter, February 2021-Present

·       Board Member- G-Squared Foundation, September 2018-Present

·       Volunteer – The Lady League & Gents Organization, Inc., May 2014 – September 2019

·   Volunteer – Cherrie on Top Youth Organization, Inc., January 2011 - Present

PUBLICATION

Nickerson-Guidry, Jerica. (2021). “Black Women in Higher Education Leadership: A Phenomenological Research Study Examining Their Utilization of Cross-Race and Cross- Gender Mentorship.” International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 8(10), 75-93. https://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0381.0810009

Sheldon Moss, Ed.D. 

Dr. Sheldon Moss began his career at Lone Star College in 2009 and currently serve as Vice President, Student Success at LSC-Houston North.  Prior to this role he worked in the Office of the Chancellor at LSC System Office and served as Dean of Student Services at LSC-Greenspoint Center and Interim Vice-President of LSC-Greenspoint and LSC-Victory Centers.  Other positions held by Dr. Moss include Dean of Student Services at LSC-Victory Center and Program Manager of Student Outreach and Recruitment at LSC-North Harris.  Dr. Moss earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern University at New Orleans, a Master of Business Administration from Our Lady of Lake University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University.  In addition to his daily administrative duties, Dr. Moss loves to impact students inside the classroom by teaching the EDUC 1300 First Year Experience course and mentoring students.  He serves on numerous committees across Lone Star College and is a board member for several community organizations and chambers.  Dr. Moss is extremely passionate about student success and has published four journal articles on minority student achievement.  He is an Army Veteran and a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Self-motivated, results driven, highly committed professional, dedicated to the higher education process.  Charismatic and energetic, highly creative in developing strong teams and cultivating a positive work environment.  An effective leader with proven experience in resolving issues and creating a strong team environment.  Dedicated to student success and utilizing my expertise in a leadership position within higher education.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, May 2017   

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville TX.                                               

Dissertation: Differences in Persistence and Graduation Rates of Black Students in Texas Community Colleges: A Multiyear Statewide Study

Master of Business Administration, Management, December 2013

Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX.

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Finance, May 1996                           

Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

Internship: Doctoral Intern, Lone Star College Montgomery, Office of the President- Dr. Rebecca Riley, September- December 2015                                                                                                                                                                          

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Vice President, Student Success                                                  September 2022- Present

Lone Star College-Houston North, Houston, TX.

·        Represents the assigned campus given to incumbent; presents materials at local, regional, and national conferences.

·        Provides vision and leadership for an integrated student services and student development model that works closely with instruction to create a student-centered system.

·        Develops and implements a college-wide comprehensive enrollment management system that integrates the entire student experience from recruitment to retention and includes assessment, advising, counseling, disability services, library services, and student life.

·        Develops ongoing training, commencement activities, and behavioral intervention team.

·        Attends monthly meetings and as needed; serves on numerous campus/system committees and local boards and committees.

·        Manages and maintains the budget on a regular basis.

·        Provides leadership for outreach and retention to reflect parity with the service area demographics.

·        Represents the college on student services policy and coordination issues within the community, college system, and state.

·        Establishes and maintains partnerships and other community relationships that expand the college’s ability to serve the community.

Chief Strategist, Office of the President                                           September 2019- August 2022

Lone Star College-Houston North, Houston, TX.

·        Provides leadership and management to the college Library Services, Professional Development, Disability Services, Retention, Institutional Effectiveness, and Compliance and Accreditation teams.

·        Oversee identification and generation of all campus grant initiatives and submissions via the grant office.

·        Lead innovation initiatives via development, deployment, and management of strategic projects.

·        Work with P&L responsible and management levels to issue challenges to capture ideas for specific market gaps or needs, adjusting the innovation process to market trends.

• Responsible for division and department’s fiscal health, including but not limited to costs and expenses.

• Responsible for coordination of campus wide data analytics and reports.

·        Define and drive a consistent cadence of meetings and reporting among teams and lines of business, weaving innovation activities into a cohesive plan and consistent reporting for business unit leadership. Support the innovation leader to drive regional innovation leadership and ownership.

·        Develop local and departmental innovation leader teams to promote and sustain an innovation culture. Identify internal expert communities to leverage and recognize knowledge and experience within our organization.

·        Establish professional affiliations, memberships, and networking opportunities, and mines other external sources for idea generation via open innovation and partnerships.

·        Oversee campus-wide student mentoring program.

Chief Strategist, Office of the Chancellor                                        June 2017- August 2019

Lone Star College System Office, The Woodlands TX.

·        Provide guidance and resources to students, advisors, and mentors in the Student Success Institute.

·        Plan, develop, and implement all Student Success Institute curriculum, outcomes, and offerings.

·        Facilitate Student Success Institute meetings and professional development sessions for continued improvement.

·        Organize, plan, and prioritize work, including campus-level curricular and co-curricular activities, program events, long-range plans and campus evaluation and professional development.

·        Coordinate duties of the Student Success Institute Diversity Initiatives Advisors.

·        Establish and maintain a system advisory committee for the Student Success Institute.

·        Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Chancellor or Special Assistant to the Chancellor.

Dean, Student Services                                                                March 2016- May 2017

Lone Star College Greenspoint Center, Houston TX.  

·        Supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership for the Student Services staff at the Greenspoint Center.

·        Direct Admissions, Advising, Business Office, Financial Aid, Learning Center, Testing, and Tutoring Center activities while creating and implementing processes to ensure effective operations of department.

·        Review and analyze reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities within the Greenspoint Center.

·        Set direction, resolves problems, prepare schedules, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work within departments.

·        Monitor cost and budget for the Greenspoint Center.

·        Evaluate procedures, practices, and personnel for the Greenspoint Center.

·        Strengthen college relationships by establishing partnerships within the community.

Interim Vice President, Centers                                                       February 2015- February 2016

Lone Star College Greenspoint and Victory Centers, Houston, TX.

·        Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the planning, developing, and improvement of instructional programs.

·        Provide vision and leadership for an integrated student services and student development model that works closely with instruction to create a student-centered system.

·        Ensure Centers’ compliance with all applicable internal and external rules, regulations, guidelines, and requirements.

·        Review, analyze, and evaluate instructional programs seeking opportunities for improvement.

·        Resolve student, faculty, and dean’s issues/grievances and academic appeals through collaboration and appropriate appeal processes.

·        Responsible for the fiscal planning and the fiscal accountability of the Greenspoint and Victory Center.

·        Provide leadership in recruitment, hiring, orientation, evaluation, retention and professional development of faculty, administration, and staff.

·        Develop and pursue professional relationships with area ISD’s, higher education institutions, and community organizations to increase educational partnerships.

·        Represent LSC North Harris on various committees, meetings, and conferences at the local, state, and national level.

Dean, Student Services                                                                  February 2012- January 2015

Lone Star College Victory Center, Houston TX.

·        Direct Admissions, Advising, Business Office, Financial Aid, Learning Center, Testing, and Tutoring Center activities while creating and implementing processes to ensure effective operations of department.

·        Review and analyze reports, provide leadership for strategic planning, development, evaluation, and improvement for student services areas and general operations of the Victory Center.

·        Set direction, resolves problems, prepare schedules, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work within departments.

·        Provide timely data and reports to ensure effective planning of services and fiscal accountability at the Victory Center.

·        Evaluate procedures, practices, and personnel for the Victory Center.

·        Strengthen college relationships by establishing partnerships within the community.

Adjunct Instructor, EDUC 1300

Lone Star College North Harris, Houston TX.                                     September 2012- Present

·        Develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.

·        Work with college staff in developing and supporting student success initiatives and submit required college report and forms in a timely manner.

·        Provide timely, quality access to students via electronic communication and other appropriate methods, including office hours.

·        Evaluate students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress.

·        Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community, and attend trainings, and orientations as required.

Program Manager, Student Outreach and Recruitment              January 2010- January 2012

Lone Star College North Harris, Houston TX.

·        Direct and coordinate department activities while creating and implementing processes to ensure effective operations of department.

·        Review and analyze reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities.

·        Assign or delegate responsibility for specific work of function activities.

·        Provide direction, resolves problems, prepare schedules, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.

·        Monitor cost and budget for the department.

·        Evaluate procedures, practices, and personnel for the department.

 Program Coordinator, Student Outreach and Recruitment            June 2009- December 2010

 Lone Star College North Harris, Houston, TX.

·        Serve as department lead recruiter, represents Lone Star College-North Harris, Greenspoint and Carver Centers to select area schools, apartment partnerships, and organizations to promote college courses, resources, and programs.

·        Coordinate outreach programs for service area, including workshops and training programs for service area school students, parents, apartment tenants, businesses, etc. and develops new programs for outreach to community groups.

·        Coordinate recruitment activities, events, and calendar.

·        Coordinate and maintain a system for tracking potential student enrollment and high school visitation schedules via the office of student outreach and recruitment.

·        Network with community to promote and maintain strong college/business relationships.

·        Develop programs to reach students in grades lower than high school.

Recruiter, Student Outreach and Recruitment

Lone Star College North Harris, Houston TX.                                    September 2007- May 2009

·        Represent the university on-and-off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.

·        Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories.

·        Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the university.

·        Manage ongoing strategic communications with high schools and counselors.

·        Attend college fairs/nights and make individual visits to high schools during the year.

Firefighter

New Orleans Fire Department, New Orleans LA.                            May 2002- March 2007

·        Provide medical assistance to fire victims.

·        Serve as a first responder in emergencies, while awaiting medical unit.

·        Respond to fire alarms, lay, and connect hose lines, hold nozzles and direct water streams, climb ladders, use fire extinguishers, hooks, bars, lines and other equipment. 

·        Ventilate burning buildings and performed salvage operations.

·        Participate in fire drills and inspect buildings.

Center Manager                                                                          April 2001- April 2002

Check into Cash, New Orleans LA.

·        Responsible for office meeting, exceeding all financial goals and profitability.

·        Develop new business through direct mailings, flyers, referrals, visiting area businesses, and financial institutions. 

·        Responsible for daily transactions involving customer service, approval of new accounts, bank business, closing delinquent accounts, trial balancing and filing the daily report and accounting sheets.

·        Trained staff conducted employee evaluations and developed work schedule.

Branch Manager

Beneficial Finance, New Orleans LA.                                                 January 1997- March 2001

·        Manage daily activities and operations of the sales office.

·        Monitor and evaluate sales results, productivity levels and profit opportunities of the branch.

·        Monitor sales staff for compliance with all established policies and procedures including proper loan documentation and regulation compliance. 

·        Train and develop sales staff to ensure effective solicitation, marketing and business development and policy/compliance.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Louisiana Army National Guard                                                         January 1989- September 1999

2226th Transportation Company

204th Area Support Group

244th Aviation Battalion

New Orleans LA. Unit Supply Clerk

·        Responsible for planning and executing support and sustainment of all unit supply and arms.

·        Establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting, and supply reports. 

·        Establish and maintain automated and manual accounting records.

·        Process inventories and warehousing documents.

·        Perform accounting and sales functions in self-service supply.

Publications

Moss, S., & Slate, J. R. (2019). Differences in 2-year persistence rates by student institutional status for Black Texas community college students: A statewide, multiyear investigation. Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences,  

Moss, S., & Slate, J. R. (2017). Differences in the 1-year persistence rates by student institutional status for Black students at Texas community colleges: A statewide multiyear investigation. AASCIT Journal of Psychology, 3(3), 25-33. Retrieved from http://www.aascit.org/journal/archive2?journalId=981&paperId=5962

Moss, S., & Slate, J. R. (2016). Differences in Black and White students’ persistence rates in Texas community colleges by institutional status. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 13, 206-213.

Moss, S., & Slate, J. R. (2015). Differences in Black students’ persistence rates in Texas community colleges by institutional status. International Journal of University Teaching and Faculty Development, 5(3), 1-10.

Presentations

Scott, F., Morgan, M., Bauer, A., Williams, B., King J., Lambey, R., Moss, S. (2018) Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty with SSI. Presented at the Lone Star College Tomball Grit Initiative Conference, Tomball TX.

Wright, Q., Moss, S., Scott, F., Bauer, A. (2018). Student Success Institute. Presented at the annual conference of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE), Houston, TX.

Moss, S. (2017). An Intrinsic Case Study Examining the Stressors and Coping Mechanisms of a First-Year Doctoral Student. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southeastern Research Association (SERA), San Antonio, TX.

Roberts, J., Jacobs, K. O., Godley, S., Moss, S., & Enriquez, R. A. (2015). Perceived self-efficacy of research skills of select higher education doctoral students. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southeastern Research Association (SERA), San Antonio, TX.

Moss, S. (2015). African American male students in higher education: Using the first-year experience to improve outcomes in Texas. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southeastern Research Association (SERA), San Antonio, TX.

Moss, S. (2015). Differences in Black students’ persistence rates in Texas community colleges by institutional status. Paper presented at the annual conference of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), San Diego, CA.

LaSalle, H., Washington, S., & Moss, S. (2010). A Blueprint for Success through Discovering and Building Essential Resources for Under-Resourced African American Males. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE), Corpus Christi, TX.

Service to Lone Star College

·        LSC Data Institute Leadership Panel, 2023

·        LSC Montgomery Celebrating Black Excellence Panelist, 2023

·        LSC Leadership Academy Presentation:  best practices to Garner and Extend Trust in Teams and in the Classroom, 2023

·        LSC Leadership Academy Leadership Legacy Presentation, 2022

·        LSC Security Bond Project Evaluation Committee, 2021

·        LSC Diversity Action Committee, 2021

·        LSC Planning & Effectiveness Committee, 2021

·        LSC Advancing Equity in the Classroom Series Panelist, 2021

·        LSC Leadership Development Alumni Conference Panelist, 2021

·        LSC Organizational Development Advisory Council, 2020-202, 2022

·        LSC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Taskforce, 2020

·        LSC Leadership Academy Leadership Legacy Presentation, 2020

·        LSC Academy Career Coach, 2019, 2020, 2021

·        LSC Safety and Security Committee, 2019-2020-2021

·        LSC Fairbanks Women Empowerment Program Keynote Speaker, 2019

·        LSC University Park Student Success Seminar Presenter, 2019

·        LSC University Park Black History Month Presentation, 2019

·        LSC Tomball Leading the Pack Speaker Series Presentation, 2018

·        LSC North Harris Veteran’s Day Luncheon Panelist, 2018

·        LSC EDUC 1300 System-Wide Instructor Recertification Presentation, 2018

·        LSC Leadership Development Steering Committee Chair, 2018-2019

·        LSC System Office Black History Month Presentation, 2018

·        LSC North Harris Black History Month Veterans Presentation, 2018

·        LSC Leadership Academy Leadership Legacy Presentation, 2018

·        Workforce 101: Advising for Advisors Presentation, 2017

·        LSC Leadership High School Leadership Presentation, 2017

·        LSC North Harris Male Summit Committee, 2017

·        LSC System African American Student Taskforce, 2016-2018

·        LSC North Harris Summer Bridge Committee, 2016-2018

·        LSC North Harris Employee Giving Campaign Team Lead, 2016

·        LSC System Workforce Council, 2015-2016

·        LSC System Academy Steering Committee, 2015-2017

·        LSC North Harris Staying Real Conflict Resolution Facilitator, 2014-2015

·        LSC Student Essay Challenge Committee, 2014-2015

·        LSC Kingwood Step Show Judge, 2015

·        LSC North Harris OASIS Faces of Empowerment Lecture Series, 2014

·        LSC Kingwood Men’s Center Sagging Pants Presentation, 2014

·        LSC North Harris MASS Mentor Coach, 2013-2014

·        LSC North Harris Behavioral Intervention Team, 2013

·        LSC North Harris Summer Bridge Program Mentor, 2011-2012

·        LSC North Harris Financial Aid Scholarship Committee, 2011

·        LSC North Harris Mini Grant Committee, 2011

·        LSC North Harris Strategic Planning Committee, 2011         

·        LSC North Harris PSSA Council, 2010-2011

·        LSC North Harris Open House Committee, Co-Chair, 2010-2012

·        LSC North Harris SEA Center Calling Coach, 2010-2013

·        LSC North Harris Black History Month Committee, 2010-2013

·        Hispanic Male Summit Committee, 2010-2012

·        LSC North Harris Black Male Summit Committee, Co-Chair, 2010-2013

·        New Employee Orientation Team, 2010

·        Collin College Ambassador, 2010

·        Dia De La Familia Committee, 2009-2010

·        Chapter Advisor, Brother for Brother, Lone Star College North Harris, 2009-2016

·        Foundations of Excellence Committee, 2009

Community Service

·        Sam Houston State University- An Evening in Education Facilitator, 2018

·        University of Texas Community Health and Wellness Center Advisory Board, 2015-2017

·        Spring ISD Transformational Leadership Panel, 2015

·        Dekaney High School College Readiness Athletic Symposium Panel, 2015

·        Impact Church of the Woodlands College Round Table Chair, 2013

·        Drew Academy College Day Presentation, 2012

·        Early College at Southridge Advisory Board, 2011-2012

·        Aldine Ninth Grade Generation Texas Presentation, 2011

·        Hoffman Academy Career Day Presentation, 2011

·        Nimitz Ninth Grade Career Day Presentation, 2011

·        Shotwell Academy Career Exploration Presentation, 2011

·        Nimitz High School Career Fair, 2011

·        Kujawa EC/PK Center Career Day Presentation, 2010

·        Shotwell Academy Career Exploration Day Presentation, 2010

·        City of Houston Mayor’s Anti-Gang Office Career Day Presentation, 2010

·        Hambrick Middle School Texas Scholar Presentation, 2010

·        Hall Education Center after School Tutoring, 2010

·        Hall Education Center Health Fair, 2010

·        Neighborhood Centers Community Presentation, 2010

·        Nimitz Ninth Grade Career Day Presentation, 2010

·        Stehlik Intermediate Career Day Presentation, 2010

·        Nitsch Elementary College Day Presentation, 2010

·        Nimitz High School Men’s Night Out Presentation, 2009

·        Aldine Middle School College Day Presentation, 2009

·        Aldine Independent School District VISA Program, 2009

·        Aldine Youth Community Center School of Business Presentation, 2009

·        Magrill Elementary Career Day Presentation, 2008

Professional Workshops and Conferences

·        Minority Serving Institution Convening, 2019

·        Gateway Course Experience Conference, 2018

·        Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education, 2018

·        American Educational Research Association Conference, 2015-2017

·        Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, 2015-2017

·        University Council for Educational Administration, 2014

·        University of Texas Male Student Leadership Summit, 2014

·        African American Males in College Achievement & Success Symposium, 2012

·        Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education, 2010

·        Noel Levitz National Recruiting, Marketing, and Retention Conference, 2009-2010

·        Texas A&M Southern Black Leadership Conference, 2008-2009

Awards, Organizations, and Recognition

·        Leadership North Houston Class XXVII, 2022

·        Lone Star College LSC Focus Award, 2022

·        Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Mu Mu Nu Chapter, President Award, 2018

·        Sam Houston State University Alumni Association 2017-2022

·        Textbook and Academic Authors Association 2015-2022

·        Sam Houston State University Jackson Scholar, 2014-2016

·        LSCS Employee Doctoral Scholarship, 2014-2015

·        Delta Mu Delta, Business Honor Society, 2013

·        Lone Star College North Harris New Leadership Program, 2012-2013

·        Lone Star College System Leadership Academy, 2011-2012

·        Houston Police Department Humanitarian Award, 2012

·        LSC North Harris STARS Service Excellence Award, 2008

·        LSC North Harris Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award, 2010

·        LSC North Harris Service-Learning Award, 2008

·        Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Phi Iota Iota Chapter, Omega Man of the Year, 2002

·        Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated